MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM

What Is A Medical Weight Loss Program?

Whether you are looking to simply lose a few pounds or need help with extensive weight loss, Dr. Donald Balder and his compassionate staff are here to help you achieve your weight loss goals and help you maintain them. At Mississippi Institute of Weight Loss & Gulf Coast Aesthetics, we are proud to offer weight loss support for men and women in the Gulf Coast regions (MS, LA, AL) in person or by zoom health assessment - looking to lose weight and improve their health and their confidence. Dr. Donald Balder and his team will customize a treatment plan utilizing a combination of medical expertise, diet plans, nutrition counseling, dietary supplements, motivation, and support to help you reach your weight loss goals. There are many medications that can be detailed for each person's individualized care. To Contact our office to schedule a consultation to get started on your weight loss journey with our medical weight loss program.

What Are the Benefits of a Medical Weight Loss Program?

If you're considering a weight-loss journey, partnering with the team at Mississippi Institute of Weight Loss & Gulf Coast Aesthetics offers several advantages. A medical weight loss program provides:

Customized Treatment Plans: Utilizing medical expertise, the team crafts a plan that includes diet plans, nutrition counseling, and even prescription medications tailored to your individual needs.
Ongoing Support and Motivation: Whether in person or via Zoom health assessments, you'll receive the emotional and psychological support essential for successful weight loss.
Medical Supervision: Dr. Balder’s involvement ensures that your weight loss is both effective and safe, adjusting your plan as necessary and monitoring your overall health.
Personalized Medication: Medications may be prescribed to aid your weight loss, targeting specific issues like appetite control or type 2 diabetes.
Holistic Approach: Beyond just medications and diet, the program also incorporates behavioral modification tools and resources to help you make sustainable lifestyle changes.

With a comprehensive approach that includes medical oversight and tailored strategies, Dr. Balder and his team are here to help you achieve and maintain your weight loss goals.

What Should I Expect from A Medical Weight Loss Program?

When you come in for your consultation, a physical examination will be performed and you will be asked about your weight loss goals and any factors that may hinder you from achieving those goals. This information will help Dr. Balder create a personalized weight loss plan to meet your needs and fit into your lifestyle. Dr. Balder will use your age, gender, weight, body measurements, and goals to create a nutrition plan and determine any medications or supplements you may need. You may even be prescribed medicines to help you lose weight, such as phentermine, CONTRAVE®, Qsymia®, or Ozempic®. Most of these medications are generally designed to assist in weight loss by decreasing your appetite; however, Ozempic is an injectable medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. All diets do require behavoiral modification. You will also be given access to resources and tools to help you along the way and follow-up appointments to monitor your progress and provide support during your weight loss journey. Please see Dr Balder's BLOG on healthy habits!